DISTRICT TRANSPARENCY

In accordance with the provisions of Section 189.069 (2)(a), Florida Statutes, the Englewood Area Fire Control District hereby posts the required information:

GENERAL INFORMATION

FULL LEGAL NAME - Englewood Area Fire Control District

CONTACT INFORMATION

Registered Agent - Kevin Easton, Fire Chief
516 Paul Morris Dr., Englewood, FL 34223
(941) 474-3311, ext. 103
keaston@Englewood-Fire.com

PUBLIC PURPOSE

Fire Prevention, Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical Services, Rescue, Fire Prevention, Fire Code Inspection, Community Education and other duties and responsibilities in Englewood (Charlotte and Sarasota Counties) as may be directed by the Englewood Area Fire Control District Board of Commissioners.

To View Enabling Act, Click Here.pdf

SERVICES DESCRIPTION

Enabling Act District Services Area Map

REVENUE INFORMATION

Below is a listing of taxes, fees, assessments and/or charges imposed by the Englewood Area Fire Control District:

FIRE RESCUE ASSESSMENT RATES FY 2023/24

All Residential Properties	$230.44 (Rate per Dwelling Unit)
All Non-Residential Properties	$0.33 (Rate per Sq Ft or Space)
Churches	$0.23 (Rate per Sq Ft or Space)
Vacant Land Properties	$54.47 (Rate per Acre or Lot)

The Florida Senate - 2019 FLORIDA STATUTE, CHAPTER 191 Independent Special Fire Control Districts, SECTION 009 Taxes; non-ad Valorem Assessments Impact fees and User charges

Resolution 2023-1418 ANNUAL RATE RESOLUTION for the Englewood Area Fire Control DistrictResolution 2022-1415 FY2023 ANNUAL RATE RESOLUTION for the Englewood Area Fire Control District

PUBLIC NOTICE -- Fire Impact Fee Increase JANUARY 1, 2024

The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Englewood Area Fire Control District adopted Resolution IF2023-1420 to increase the New Construction Fire Impact Fees. The new rates will be effective January 1, 2024.

Review Resolution IF2023-1420

FIRE IMPACT FEE

(1) Single Family Residential Property - $359.43
Duplex - $718.86
Triplex - $1078.29
Commercial Building - (Total Square Feet of Commercial Building) x $1.00 (per sq. ft.) = Total Impact Fee
Mobile Home Park - (Number of Mobile Home Spaces) x $359.43 = Total Impact Fee

NOTICE - There is a $25 fee for any corrections, property transfers and/or refunds. There is a $35 fee for returned checks for insufficient funds. No exceptions will be made.

Resolution 2022-1414 IMPACT FEE RATE RESOLUTIONResolution IF2023-1420 IMPACT FEE RATE RESOLUTION

CHARGES FOR RESPONDING

Resolution 2015-1380 CHARGES FOR RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES THAT EITHER THREATEN OR COULD THREATEN THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PERSONS, PROPERTY, OR THE ENVIRONMENTResolution 2015-1380 EXHIBIT 1 - FEESResolution 2023-1417 FINES FOR EXCESSIVE FALSE ALARMS IN THE DISTRICT

FIRE INSPECTION SERVICES

Resolution 2023-1416 COMPLETE FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY INSPECTIONSResolution 2023-1416 EXHIBIT A - INSPECTION FEES

SPECIAL EVENT FEES

Resolution 2021-1407 SPECIAL EVENT FEES

GENERAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The Englewood Area Fire Control District financials are based on a fiscal year, October 1st through September 30th.

FISCAL YEAR AUDIT REPORT

FY 2021/2022 Independent Audit Report

Englewood Area Fire Control District's Annual Financial Report with the Department of Financial Services

The final, complete audit report for the most recent completed fiscal year, and audit reports required by laws or authorized by the governing body of the Special District are available at the State Auditor website.

State of Florida Auditor General Reports

CODE OF ETHICS

Florida Commission, Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees

Website Accessibility Policy

Englewood Fire Department is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Englewood Fire Department has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at (941) 474-3311

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

Englewood Fire Department has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, Englewood Fire Department regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at (941) 474-3311.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests as soon as possible.

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